How far is Pepperell, MA from Boston, MA?

The driving distance from Pepperell, MA to Boston, MA is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
44.85 mi
00h 55m
Flight
34.29 mi
55.19 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.29 mi
Kilometers
55.19 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.85 mi
Kilometers
72.18 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boston
Wed, Apr 22, 11:26 PM EDT
Return by in Pepperell
Thu, Apr 23, 12:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pepperell
2026-04-22T22:31
Arrive Boston
Wed, Apr 22, 11:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pepperell
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Billerica
MA

Town in Massachusetts

From Pepperell
20.8 mi
00h 27m
To Boston
24 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Wednesday

Light Rain

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S
Destination
47°F
Wednesday

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pepperell and Boston.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pepperell and Boston.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto River Road

    31 m · 4 sec · River Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    5 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Groton Street

    96 m · 13 sec · Groton Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Tarbell Street

    2062 ft · 59 sec · Tarbell Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Lowell Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Lowell Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Pleasant Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Pleasant Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    2603 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Lowell Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lowell Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Dunstable Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Dunstable Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Westford Road

    1160 ft · 31 sec · Westford Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left toward US 3 South: Burlington

    1719 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, Peabody

    1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1528 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Yankee Division Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 3 South: Winchester

    1045 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Cambridge Street

    2354 ft · 35 sec · Cambridge Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Cambridge Road

    2 mi · 2 min · Cambridge Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Cambridge Street

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Cambridge Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Church Street

    1781 ft · 38 sec · Church Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Bacon Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bacon Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Main Street

    11 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    2683 ft · 45 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Continue on Winthrop Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Winthrop Street

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Winthrop Street

    30 m · 4 sec · Winthrop Street

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Winthrop Street

    760 ft · 28 sec · Winthrop Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Mystic Valley Parkway

    2577 ft · 1 min · Mystic Valley Parkway

  30. 30

    Continue on Mystic Valley Parkway

    608 ft · 10 sec · Mystic Valley Parkway

  31. 31

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 93: Boston, Concord New Hampshire

    584 ft · 14 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight right to continue on I 93 South: Boston

    1322 ft · 32 sec

  33. 33

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  34. 34

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  35. 35

    Keep slight left to continue on Interstate 93 HOV lane

    1.4 km · 1 min · Interstate 93 HOV lane

  36. 36

    Merge slight right onto John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

    2482 ft · 38 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Expressway

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward MA 1A Toll: Airport, Government Center

    889 ft · 22 sec

  38. 38

    Keep slight right to continue on Government Center

    1028 ft · 31 sec

  39. 39

    Turn straight onto John F. Fitzgerald Surface Road

    598 ft · 27 sec · John F. Fitzgerald Surface Road

  40. 40

    Turn right onto State Street

    1486 ft · 55 sec · State Street

  41. 41

    Continue on Court Street

    144 m · 20 sec · Court Street

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Tremont Street

    102 m · 12 sec · Tremont Street

  43. 43

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tremont Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pepperell and Boston.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
43 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
5 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
95.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 3 South
17.7 mi · 39%
Pleasant Street
2.8 mi · 6%
Interstate 93 HOV lane
2.51 mi · 6%
Cambridge Road
2 mi · 4%
Main Street
1.81 mi · 4%
Lowell Road
1.76 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 3 South

Merge slight left

17.2 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
34.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Billerica
00h 27m from Pepperell
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Pepperell and Light Rain Likely near Boston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pepperell to Boston?

The road trip is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km) and usually takes 00h 55m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Billerica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Pepperell and 24 miles from Boston.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.15 one way or $12.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Pepperell and Light Rain Likely near Boston.

Stop Ideas Near Billerica

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Billerica, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Billerica.

RAIL

Anderson Regional Transportation Center

12 mi away
100 Atlantic Ave.
RAIL

North Station

27 mi away
100 Legends Way
RAIL

Haverhill station

28 mi away
Washington Street at Railroad Square
RAIL

Back Bay station

28 mi away
145 Dartmouth St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pepperell and Boston. Straight-line distance: 34.29 mi (55.19 km).

Pepperell

#1 Pepperell

City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Population12,043
Coordinates42.6659200, -71.5884000
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Boston

#2 Boston

The twenty-first most populous city in the United States and the center of the Boston metropolitan area.

Population691,531
Coordinates42.3584300, -71.0597700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: (-71.58831, 42.665841)
End: Tremont Street (-71.060061, 42.358547)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.58 gal
5.99 L · about $6.15
Round trip
$12.29
3.16 gal · 11.98 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 28.1 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.89 $6.15 $12.29
Mid-grade $4.40 $6.95 $13.89
Premium $4.80 $7.58 $15.16
Diesel $4.49 $7.09 $14.18

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Massachusetts · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Pepperell and Boston. The current time is 22:31:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.